Aggies’ freshman offensive lineman should earn start

AMES, Iowa — Texas A&M’s beaten-up offensive line should get a little help from a freshman tonight at Iowa State.

Joe Villavisencio hasn’t even played yet this season, but he’s expected to earn his first start starting 6 p.m. against the Cyclones.

Villavisencio is 6 foot 4 and 322 pounds, and was considered a project going into preseason camp. Thanks to a beleaguered line, that project is lining up to play.

Also, I’d be surprised to see starting tailback Mike Goodson, as he continues to recover from sprained knee. The Aggies are stocked at running back, however, and maybe this could serve as former McAllen Memorial standout Bradley Stephens’ coming-out party.